AdeenavsEroica

Adeena (aroma) and Eroica (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Adeena

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–5%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

0.8–1.1 mL

United States

Eroica

Bittering

Alpha acid

7.3–14.9%

Beta acid

3–5.3%

Total oil

0.8–1.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Adeena

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Eroica

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Adeena

HerbalSpicyFloralLemonPine

Only in Eroica

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Property

PropertyAdeenaEroica
Alpha acid3.5–5%7.3–14.9%
Beta acid3–4%3–5.3%
Co-humulone34–38%40%
Total oil0.8–1.1 mL0.8–1.3 mL
Myrcene27–30%55–65%
Humulene31–45%0–1%
Caryophyllene15–22%7–13%
Farnesene4–7%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaBittering

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